servery
Definition
- Noun:
- A room or area where food is served: "servery" refers to a designated space, often in institutions like schools, hospitals, or cafeterias, where prepared food is kept and distributed to diners. It is typically a counter or room adjacent to a kitchen.
- A storage area for kitchen utensils and food: In some contexts, "servery" can also mean a pantry or storeroom where kitchen equipment and supplies are kept.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The school cafeteria has a new servery where students can collect their meals. (A designated area for food distribution.)
- The hotel staff restocked the servery with fresh plates and cutlery. (A storage room for kitchen items.)
Advanced Usage
- "in the servery": referring to the location where food is served or prepared for service.
- Chefs placed the trays of sandwiches in the servey before lunch. (The area where food is arranged for serving.)
Variants and Related Words
- Serve (verb): to provide food or drink to someone.
- The waiter will serve the main course shortly. (To present food to a diner.)
- Server (noun): a person who serves food or drink; also a device that provides data.
- The server brought us a menu. (A waiter or waitress.)
Synonyms
- Pantry: a small room or cupboard for storing food and kitchen items.
- Canteen: a dining area or facility where food is served, especially in institutions.
- Kitchen counter: a surface where food is prepared or served.
Related Idioms
Phrasal Verbs
- Serve up: to provide or distribute food.
- They served up the soup from the servery. (To distribute food from the designated area.)